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ZIP Code 50261

Cities in ZIP code 50261

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Primary/preferred city:

Van Meter, IA

Stats and Demographics for the 50261 ZIP Code

ZIP code 50261 is located in central Iowa and covers a slightly less than average land area compared to other ZIP codes in the United States. It also has a slightly less than average population density.

The people living in ZIP code 50261 are primarily white. The number of people in their late 20s to early 40s is extremely large while the number of middle aged adults is extremely large. There are also a small number of single adults and a large number of families. The percentage of children under 18 living in the 50261 ZIP code is extremely large compared to other areas of the country.

Population

2,211

Population Density

33

people per sq mi

Housing Units

879

Median Home Value

$175,700

Land Area

66.25

sq mi

Water Area

0.64

sq mi

Occupied Housing Units

808

Median Household Income

$84,194

Estimated Population over Time

Total Population by Age

Median Age:

38

Male Median Age:

38

Female Median Age:

38

Under 5

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85 Plus

Male

80

87

112

89

57

35

61

74

92

106

89

97

42

43

24

14

15

8

Female

68

84

111

79

33

55

53

93

88

88

89

92

43

35

30

18

13

14

Total

148

171

223

168

90

90

114

167

180

194

178

189

85

78

54

32

28

22

Male

Female

Total

Under 5

80

68

148

5-9

87

84

171

10-14

112

111

223

15-19

89

79

168

20-24

57

33

90

25-29

35

55

90

30-34

61

53

114

35-39

74

93

167

40-44

92

88

180

45-49

106

88

194

50-54

89

89

178

55-59

97

92

189

60-64

42

43

85

65-69

43

35

78

70-74

24

30

54

75-79

14

18

32

80-84

15

13

28

85 Plus

8

14

22

Gender

Male

1,125

51&percnt;

Female

1,086

49&percnt;

Gender

Race

White

2,167

98.0&percnt;

Black Or African American

4

0.2&percnt;

American Indian Or Alaskan Native

10

0.5&percnt;

Asian

11

0.5&percnt;

Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander

0

0.0&percnt;

Other Race

0

0.0&percnt;

Two Or More Races

19

0.9&percnt;

Race

Head of Household by Age

15-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55-64

65-74

75-84

85 Plus

Owner

4

72

154

185

147

71

38

10

Renter

12

30

29

25

18

5

5

3

Total

16

102

183

210

165

76

43

13

Owner

Renter

Total

15-24

4

12

16

25-34

72

30

102

35-44

154

29

183

45-54

185

25

210

55-64

147

18

165

65-74

71

5

76

75-84

38

5

43

85 Plus

10

3

13

Families vs Singles

Husband Wife Family Households

508

63&percnt;

Single Guardian

121

15&percnt;

Singles

147

18&percnt;

Singles With Roommate

32

4&percnt;

Families vs Singles

Households with Kids

Average Household Size: 3

Households without Kids

464

57&percnt;

Households with Kids

344

43&percnt;

Households with Kids

Children by Age

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

Male

13

14

19

18

15

23

17

19

13

25

27

14

27

19

21

21

26

13

8

8

Female

16

16

12

12

18

9

18

24

15

17

24

21

27

22

19

24

24

7

5

5

Total

29

30

31

30

33

32

35

43

28

42

51

35

54

41

40

45

50

20

13

13

Male

Female

Total

1

13

16

29

2

14

16

30

3

19

12

31

4

18

12

30

5

15

18

33

6

23

9

32

7

17

18

35

8

19

24

43

9

13

15

28

10

25

17

42

11

27

24

51

12

14

21

35

13

27

27

54

14

19

22

41

15

21

19

40

16

21

24

45

17

26

24

50

18

13

7

20

19

8

5

13

20

8

5

13

Real Estate and Housing

ZIP code 50261 has a small percentage of vacancies.

The majority of household are owned or have a mortgage. Homes in ZIP code 50261 were primarily built in the 2000s or 1939 or earlier. Looking at 50261 real estate data, the median home value of $175,700 is slightly higher than average compared to the rest of the country. It is also slightly less than average compared to nearby ZIP codes. 50261 could be an area to look for cheap housing compared to surrounding areas. Rentals in 50261 are most commonly 3+ bedrooms. The rent for 3+ bedrooms is normally $1,000+/month including utilities. Prices for rental property include ZIP code 50261 apartments, townhouses, and homes that are primary residences.

Owner Occupied Home Values

Rental Properties by Number of Rooms

Cost of Monthly Rent Including Utilities

Cost of a Studio Apartment

Cost of a 1 Bedroom

Cost of a 2 Bedroom

Cost of a 3+ Bedroom

Employment, Income, Earnings, and Work

The median household income of $84,194 is compared to the rest of the country. It is also compared to nearby ZIP codes. So 50261 is likely to be one of the nicer parts of town with a more affluent demographic.

As with most parts of the country, vehicles are the most common form of transportation to places of employment. In most parts of the country, the majority of commuters get to work in under half an hour. A slightly higher than average number of commuters in 50261 can expect to fall in that range. It is very uncommon, compared to the rest of the US, for employees to have to travel more than 45 minutes to their place of employment.

Employment Status

Worked Full-time with Earnings

934

56&percnt;

Worked Part-time with Earnings

463

28&percnt;

No Earnings

268

16&percnt;

Employment Status

Average Household Income over Time

Household Income

Annual Individual Earnings

Sources of Household Income

Percent of Households Receiving Income

Average Income per Household by Income Source

* Only taxable income is reported.

Household Investment Income

Percent of Households Receiving Investment Income

Average Income per Household by Income Source

* Only taxable income is reported.

Household Retirement Income

Percent of Households Receiving Retirement Income

Average Income per Household by Income Source

* Only taxable income is reported.

Source of Earnings

Worked Full-time with Earnings

934

56&percnt;

Worked Part-time with Earnings

463

28&percnt;

No Earnings

268

16&percnt;

Source of Earnings

Means Of Transportation To Work for Workers 16 and Over

Car, truck, or van

1,218

97&percnt;

Public transportation

0

0&percnt;

Taxicab

0

0&percnt;

Motorcycle

0

0&percnt;

Bicycle, Walked, or Other Means

18

1&percnt;

Worked at Home

24

2&percnt;

Means Of Transportation To Work for Workers 16 and Over

Travel Time to Work (In Minutes)

Schools and Education

Compared to other ZIPs, 50261 has a very small percentage of people that did not graduate high school. The area has some of the highest percentages of people who attended college of any ZIP.

Educational Attainment For The Population 25 Years And Over

Less than High School Diploma

27

2.0&percnt;

High School Graduate

612

45.2&percnt;

Associate's degree

208

15.4&percnt;

Bachelor's degree

425

31.4&percnt;

Master's degree

74

5.5&percnt;

Professional school degree

9

0.7&percnt;

Doctorate degree

0

0.0&percnt;

Educational Attainment For The Population 25 Years And Over

School Enrollment (Ages 3 to 17)

Enrolled in Public School

636

90&percnt;

Enrolled in Private School

22

3&percnt;

Not Enrolled in School

45

6&percnt;

School Enrollment (Ages 3 to 17)

Schools in ZIP Code 50261

ZIP Code 50261 is in the Van Meter Community School District. There are 2 different elementary schools and high schools with mailing addresses in ZIP code 50261.